The size of a bird population increased by two percent in one year. Which of the following could have contributed to the population increase? A a decrease in the death rate of baby birds B an increase in the number of predators C an increase in the number of parasites in the environment
D a decrease in the number of birds being born

A. a decrease in the death rate of baby birds

Explanation:

Only option A would result in an increase of the bird population. This is because if the death rate of baby birds decreased, less baby birds would die and more would grow up, thus increasing the bird population.

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A.

Explanation:

the others would cause a decrease.

the correct answer is - d. china has a large and growing population.

the fact that china has a large (the biggest) population, and it is still growing, doesn't hinder the agriculture production in the country. in fact, it can for increased production in the agriculture, since there's more labor force, as well the sheer mass of people produces lots of scientists that come up with new inventions as to how to improve this sector. nice example is the inner mongolia region in china, in general dominated by the gobi desert, but few scientist came up with a nice idea as to how to make the region productive by using plants that are very resistant to droughts, so lots of people have been employed, and the region is becoming greener and greener each year, and the production of food in this region is also increasing.